Purim, or the Feast of Lots, is a Biblical Jewish festival known for extravagant costumes, the exchanging of gift baskets, performances, and a feast. This joyous celebration commemorates how ancient ...

Get your party on; Purim is almost here! The holiday is one of the most joyous and fun on the Jewish calendar, complete with everything from feasts to costumes to wine, all in honor of Queen Esther ...

Purim, the Feast of Lots, celebrated as a merry-making holiday, will be observed by Jewish Centers, Y.M.H.A.’s and Y.W.H.A.’s on Saturday evening, March 11th, and Sunday, March 12th. A guide to the ...

Editor: On March 24, the Jewish community will celebrate the festival of Purim, which is marked by the reading of the biblical book of Esther, dressing in costumes, comedic plays and other joyous ...

Purim is among the most joyous and colorful days of the Jewish calendar. The holiday begins this year on sundown on Saturday and ends at nightfall on Sunday. This year, celebrations are likely to be ...

Purim, a Jewish holiday commemorating the salvation of Jewish people from a genocide in the ancient Persian empire, is Saturday. The holiday celebrates Esther, a biblical queen who saved the Jewish ...

JERUSALEM (AP) — Tens of thousands of people celebrated the Jewish holiday of Purim on Monday, though the traditionally boisterous celebrations were muted by the Israel-Hamas war. Although many cities ...

Purim, which begins on Saturday March 23, is a Jewish holiday, not a public holiday. And yet it should be remembered by others — especially this year — and especially by Christians. Subscribe to have ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — On Sunday, March 9, the Joan & Alan Bernikow JCC of Staten Island will host its annual Purim Carnival. The indoor festival will feature activities for kids of all ages, including ...